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ET08 KAK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,908 mi
Last recorded104,908 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 KAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,018 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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ET08 KAK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET08 KAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 KAK registered?

ET08 KAK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is ET08 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 KAK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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